India’s design culture has always been shaped by the craftsmanship of hands that understand material, form and function. Valued for its strength, adaptability and longevity and used to make everything from footwear and accessories to everyday objects,
Aside from quilted lambskin, interlocking ‘CC’s and the camellia flower, there’s not much more synonymous with Chanel than black toe caps on classic cream leather - most famously a feature of Coco Chanel’s favourite slingback pumps, launched in
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A groundbreaking laboratory study has found that fashion’s pivot to recycled polyester may be doing more environmental harm than good. Research published by the Changing Markets Foundation reveals that recycled polyester creates significantly more
NAIROBI, AFRICA | FEBRUARY 2026 The 4th Edition of the RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase has officially been launched, reaffirming Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of responsible, design-led, and sustainable fashion. Anchored
The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) 2026 competition has officially launched in Vietnam. Far more than just a design contest, this is an opportunity for Vietnamese talent to engage with the international fashion scene and build careers on a global
The Chinese Year of the Horse is here and brands across fashion and lifestyle are celebrating with limited releases, capsule collections and collectible pieces that honour strength, vitality, freedom and prosperity. Here’s our selection of the best launches
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This winter’s footwear trends have finally presented something of a plot twist, after years of the chunky boot dominating our soles. In fact, we’re seeing plenty of much slimmer silhouettes going into 2026, with skin-hugging, narrow-toed shapes leading
“Sustainability isn’t about following trends. It’s about asking hard questions, doing the research and making informed choices - even when the answers aren’t the obvious ones,” says Georgie Stacey, co-founder of Apatchy London - the accessories
There’s a particular kind of alchemy that happens when tradition meets experimentation - when centuries-old craft techniques are reimagined through a contemporary lens, not to replace what came before, but to carry it forward. Craft-designer-artist Roee Ben
Thailand Apparel Category Winners, Phanteera wowed judges with design Europa’s Embrace, draws inspiration from Greek mythology - specifically the tale of Europa and the white bull.